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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Linn

Oregon · 22,261 residents · 7.43 sq mi
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West Linn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,010. Population has grown 36% since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $244,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 76% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,261
+36%since 1990
from 16,367 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,996 / sq mi
+36%since 1990
from 2,203 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+10%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K19K22K25K28K1990201020202024West Linn
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,010
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,474 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,671
+72%since 1990
from $20,168 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$244,700
+81%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $102,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$811
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $511 in 1990
US average: $602
78.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
21.4% rent
3.4
+51%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(15,867)
Black0.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(314)
Asian2%(324)
Diversity Score11.8%(1,932)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(20,362)
Black0.5%(118)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(638)
Asian2.9%(646)
Diversity Score15.4%(3,420)
15
+30%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.2%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 36.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.5%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 92.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−36%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Linn, Oregon?

West Linn, Oregon has about 22,261 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Linn, Oregon?

The typical household in West Linn, Oregon earns about $72,010 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Linn, Oregon expensive?

In West Linn, Oregon, the median home is worth about $244,700, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in West Linn, Oregon?

About 49.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Linn, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Linn, Oregon?

About 3.9% of people in West Linn, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Linn, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, West Linn, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,894 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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